The HRP-2 Promet is a Humanoid robot developed by Kawada Industries (Japan). Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 154 cm, weight 58 kg, mobility bipedal.
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Overview
HRP-2 is the final robotic platform for the Humanoid Robotics Project. The total robotic system was designed and integrated by Kawada Industries, Inc. together with the Humanoid Research Group of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). It features a highly articulated body with 30 degrees of freedom, enabling complex movements and interactive operations.
Flagship features
- Many DOF system despite lightweight construction: 154 cm height, 58 kg mass, and 30 DOF
- Cantilevered crotch joint structure allows for walking in confined areas
- Highly compact electrical system packaging to forgo a "backpack"
- Cooling systems in leg actuators enhance continuous stepping endurance
- Enhanced links and axial stiffness improve walking motion and operational performance
- Open architecture allows users to develop application software
Buyer decision signals
Viability
HRP-4 development announced
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 154 cm
- Weight
- 58 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Walking speed
- ≤ 0.55 m/s
- Total DOF
- 30
- Payload
- 2 kg
- Sensors
- vibration_gyro, velocity_sensor, force_sensor
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- Terrain
- uneven surfaces
- Programming
- open API
- API / SDK
- Yes
- Maturity
- research
- Environments
- laboratory
- Industries
- research, robotics
Company profile
- Founded
- 1962
Detailed specifications
Power & battery1
- Power System
- NiMH Battery DC 48V 14.8Ah
Other5
- Total Width
- 620mm
- Walking Speed
- 0~2km/h
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Additional Information
- - Many DOF system despite lightweight construction: 154 cm height, 58 kg mass, and 30 DOF. - Cantilevered crotch joint structure allows for walking in confined areas. - Highly compact electrical system packaging to forgo a "backpack". - Cooling systems in leg actuators enhance continuous stepping endurance. - Enhanced links and axial stiffness improve walking motion and operational performance. - Open architecture allows users to develop application software. - Experiments planned for uneven surface walking and tipping-over control.
- Mass (Including Batteries)
- 58kg
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Company milestones
- Nov 2010LaunchHRP-4 development announced
- Jun 2007MilestoneHRP-3 Promet Mk-II announced
- Sep 2002LaunchHRP-2 prototype developed
- 2013MilestoneKawada Robotics Corp. established
- 2011DeploymentHRP-4 order and supply start
- 2002LaunchHRP-2 Promet announced
- —MilestoneDate of establishment
- —LaunchHumanoid robot development begins
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the HRP-2 Promet?
- The HRP-2 Promet is developed by Kawada Industries, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the HRP-2 Promet?
- The HRP-2 Promet is a Humanoid robot made by Kawada Industries.
- How much does the HRP-2 Promet cost?
- Pricing for the HRP-2 Promet is not publicly listed — contact Kawada Industries for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the HRP-2 Promet?
- Key specifications of the HRP-2 Promet: form factor full bipedal, height 154 cm, weight 58 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed ≤ 0.55 m/s.
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